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City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
City Resilience Index
Urban populations are facing increasing challenges from numerous natural and man-made pressures such as rapid urbanisation, climate change, terrorism and increased risks from natural hazards. Cities must learn to adapt and thrive in the face of these diverse challenges - they must learn how to build resilience in an uncertain world. Armed with this knowledge and understanding, governments, donors, investors, policy makers, and the private sector will be able to develop effective strategies to foster more resilient cities.
Supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, the City Resilience Index (CRI) is being developed by Arup. It builds on extensive research undertaken by Arup to establish an accessible, evidence-based definition of urban resilience, which culminated in the publication of the City Resilience Framework (CRF) in April 2014 (www.arup.com/cri). This provides a holistic articulation of city resilience, structured around four dimensions and 12 goals that are critical for the resilience of our cities. This structure also forms the foundations of the CRI.
© Arup
Who is the CRI for?
The CRI will measure relative performance over time rather than comparison between cities. It will not deliver an overall single score for comparing performance between cities, neither will it provide a world ranking of the most resilient cities. However, it will provide a common basis of measurement and assessment to better facilitate dialogue and knowledge-sharing between cities.
It is envisaged that the CRI will primarily be used by city governments who are in the best position to gather administrative data, but it can also be used by other interested organisations and individuals (for example, universities, non-governmental organisations, community groups). It is intended that the CRI process will also provide the means for cities to capture the views of the poor and vulnerable groups as they normally suffer more severely the impacts of disruptions and failures.
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Structure of the CRI
4 Dimensions
Our research suggests that resilience of a city relates to four key dimensions:
Health and well-being, ensuring the health and wellbeing of everyone living and working in the city;
Economy and society, the social and financial systems that enable urban populations to live peacefully, and act collectively;
Infrastructure and environment, man-made and natural systems that provide critical services, protect and connect urban citizens; and
Leadership and strategy, the need for informed, inclusive, integrated and iterative decision making in our cities.
12 Goals
Underpinning these four dimensions, there are 12 goals that each and every city should strive towards in order to achieve resilience. Our research tells us that universally these are what matters most when a city faces a wide range of chronic problems or a sudden catastrophe. However, it is recognised within the framework that the relative importance of each goal and how they are realised will be unique for every city.
52 Indicators
Research to develop the City Resilience Framework and Index has identified 58 indicators. The indicators add further definition to the 12 goals and identify the critical factors that contribute towards the resilience of urban systems. The indicators also integrate the 7 qualities of resilient systems (e.g. robust, inclusive, flexible) that Arup’s empirical research has identified as of vital importance.
4 Dimensions
12 Goals
52 Indicators
City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
Integrated
economy
Empo
wered
security &
rule
of la
w
Effe
ctiv
e le
ader
ship
s
uppo
rt &
comm
unications
Effective safeguards to
of critical services
Diverse livelihoods
& fragility
Minimal human
development planning
Sustainable
stak
eh
olders
Comprehen
sive
& m
anag
emen
t
Colle
ctiv
e id
entit
y &
Reliable m
obility
human health &
life
Effective provision
& employment
Reduced exposure
vulnerability
Health & wellbeing
Lead
ersh
ip
and str
ategy
Economy & so
ciety
Infrastructure & environment
Saf
e an
d af
ford
able
hou
sing
Adeq
uate
affo
rdab
le e
nerg
y su
pply
Incl
usiv
e ac
cess
to s
afe
drin
king
wat
erEf
fect
ive
sani
tatio
nSu
fficie
nt a
fford
able
food
sup
ply
Inclu
sive
labo
ur p
olic
ies
Releva
nt sk
ills an
d tra
ining
Loca
l busin
ess d
evelo
pment a
nd innova
tion
Supportive fin
ancing mechanisms
Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
Robust public health systems
Adequate access to quality healthcare
Emergency medical care
Effective emergency response services
Local community support
Cohesive communities
Strong city-wide identity and cultureActively engaged citizens Effective systems to deter crime
Proactive corruption prevention
Competent policing
Accessible criminal and civil justice
Well-m
anaged public finances
Com
prehensive business continuity planning
Diverse econom
ic base
Attractive business environment
Strong integration w
ith regional and
global economies
Com
preh
ensi
ve h
azar
d an
d ex
posu
rem
appi
ng
Appr
opria
te c
odes
, sta
ndar
ds a
nden
forc
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t
Effe
ctiv
ely
man
aged
pro
tect
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ms
Robu
st p
rote
ctiv
e in
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ruct
ure
Effe
ctive
ste
wards
hip
of e
cosy
stem
s
Flexib
le inf
rastr
uctu
re se
rvice
s
Retaine
d spare
capac
ity
Diligent m
aintenance
Adequate continuity for critical assets
and services
Diverse and affordable transport n
etworksEffective transport operation
& maintenance
Reliable communications technology
Secure technology networks
Appropriate government decision-making
Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
Comprehensive hazard monitoring
and risk assessment
Comprehensive government
emergency management
Adequate education for all
Widespread community
awareness and preparedness
Effective mechanism
s for comm
unities
to engage with government
Comprehensive city m
onitoring
and data managem
entC
onsultative planning process
Appropriate land use and zoning
Robust planning approval process
This dimension relates to people – the health and well-being of everyone living and working in the city.
This dimension considers the extent to which the city enables everyone to meet their basic needs (food,
water, and shelter), particularly in times of crisis. It considers how well the city supports diverse livelihood
opportunities, including access to business investment and social welfare. Finally, it considers if a city is able
to safeguard the health of its population through its normal and emergency healthcare provisions.
Health and well-being
2
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Minimal human vulnerability
Diverse livelihoods and employment
Effective safeguards to human health and life
1.1 Safe and affordable housing Safe housing that is affordable for all city residents.
1.2 Adequate affordable energy supply Sufficient and affordable energy supply for all.
1.3 Inclusive access to safe drinking water Access to an adequate supply of safe drinking water.
1.4 Effective Sanitation Safe, reliable and affordable sanitation provided to all areas of the city.
1.5 Sufficient affordable food supply Sufficient and affordable food supplies for all.
2.1 Inclusive labour policies Inclusive labour policies and standards, with an effective welfare system for low income groups.
2.2 Relevant skills and training Effective mechanisms for matching skills to the current and emerging employment marketplace.
2.3 Local business development and innovation Thriving, adaptable and inclusive local business environment.
2.4 Supportive financing mechanisms Inclusive and resourceful finance mechanisms to enable businesses to adapt to changing circumstances and put in place contingencies for shock events.
2.5 Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock Resourceful and inclusive measures to support businesses and workers following a shock.
3.1 Robust public health systems Robust monitoring and mitigation of public health risks.
3.2 Adequate access to quality healthcare Adequate and inclusive access to quality general healthcare.
3.3 Emergency medical care Adequately resourced emergency medical services.
3.4 Effective emergency response services Adequately resourced emergency response services.
This relates to the extent to which everyone’s basic needs are met.
This is facilitated by access to finance, ability to accrue savings, skills training, business support, and social welfare.
This relies on integrated health facilities and services, and responsive emergency services.
City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
Integrated
economy
Empo
wered
security &
rule
of la
w
Effe
ctiv
e le
ader
ship
s
uppo
rt &
comm
unications
Effective safeguards to
of critical services
Diverse livelihoods
& fragility
Minimal human
development planning
Sustainable
stak
eholders
Comprehen
sive
& m
anag
emen
t
Colle
ctiv
e id
entit
y &
Reliable m
obility
human health &
life
Effective provision
& employmentReduced exposure
vulnerability
Health & wellbeing
Lead
ersh
ip an
d strategy
Economy & so
ciety
Infrastructure & environment
Saf
e an
d af
ford
able
hou
sing
Adeq
uate
affo
rdab
le e
nerg
y su
pply
Incl
usiv
e ac
cess
to s
afe
drin
king
wat
erEf
fect
ive
sani
tatio
nSu
fficie
nt a
fford
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food
sup
ply
Inclu
sive
labo
ur p
olic
ies
Releva
nt sk
ills an
d tra
ining
Loca
l busin
ess d
evelo
pment a
nd innova
tion
Supportive fin
ancing mechanisms
Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
Robust public health systems
Adequate access to quality healthcare
Emergency medical care
Effective emergency response services
Local community support
Cohesive communities
Strong city-wide identity and cultureActively engaged citizens Effective systems to deter crime
Proactive corruption prevention
Competent policing
Accessible criminal and civil justice
Well-m
anaged public finances
Com
prehensive business continuity planning
Diverse econom
ic base
Attractive business environment
Strong integration w
ith regional and
global economies
Com
preh
ensi
ve h
azar
d an
d ex
posu
rem
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opria
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Effe
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pro
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Robu
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Effe
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wards
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s
Flexib
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rvice
s
Retaine
d spare
capac
ity
Diligent m
aintenance
Adequate continuity for critical assets
and services
Diverse and affordable transport n
etworksEffective transport operation
& maintenance
Reliable communications technology
Secure technology networks
Appropriate government decision-making
Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
Comprehensive hazard monitoring
and risk assessment
Comprehensive government
emergency management
Adequate education for all
Widespread community
awareness and preparedness
Effective mechanism
s for comm
unities
to engage with government
Comprehensive city m
onitoring
and data managem
entC
onsultative planning process
Appropriate land use and zoning
Robust planning approval process
This dimension relates to the organisation of cities – how social and economic systems enable urban
populations to live peacefully, and act collectively. Included within this dimension are the systems that
enforce law and order and ensure fiscal management. The environment within a city that creates collective
identity and mutual support is also considered – open spaces and cultural heritage play an important role in
this.
4
Economy and society
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Collective identity and community support
Comprehensive security and rule of law
Sustainable economy
4.1 Local Community Support Cohesive social structures providing support at individual, household and local community level.
4.2 Cohesive communities Cohesive, harmonised communities across the city.
4.3 Strong city-wide identity and cultureCohesive local identity and culture, in which all citizens feel a sense of belonging in the city.
4.4 Actively engaged citizens Citizens actively engage, express opinion and participate within society.
5.1 Effective systems to deter crimeIntegrated, collaborative and resourceful mechanisms to deter crime.
5.2 Proactive corruption prevention Fair and transparent systems to fight corruption and promote justice.
5.3 Competent policingEffective policing measures and systems for a safe and secure city.
5.4 Accessible criminal and civil justiceEffective, affordable, impartial and accessible mechanisms to promote justice and resolve civil disputes.
6.1 Well-managed public finances Adequate public finances and sound fiscal management.
6.2 Comprehensive business continuity planningResourceful, reflective and flexible business continuity planning across both public and private sectors.
6.3 Diverse economic baseRobust, flexible and diverse local economy.
6.4 Attractive business environmentDiverse and resourceful investments within the city, driven by a strong urban brand and economic and social environment.
6.5 Strong integration with regional and global economiesStrong integration between the city’s economy and wider economic systems.
This is observed as active community engagement, strong social networks and social integration.
This includes law enforcement, fair justice, and prevention of crime and corruption.
This is observed in sound management of city finances, diverse revenue streams, and the ability to attract business investment, allocate capital, and build emergency funds.
City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
Integrated
economy
Empo
wered
security &
rule
of la
w
Effe
ctiv
e le
ader
ship
s
uppo
rt &
comm
unications
Effective safeguards to
of critical services
Diverse livelihoods
& fragility
Minimal human
development planning
Sustainable st
akeh
olders
Comprehen
sive
& m
anag
emen
t
Colle
ctiv
e id
entit
y &
Reliable m
obility
human health &
life
Effective provision
& employment
Reduced exposure
vulnerability
Health & wellbeing
Lead
ersh
ip
and str
ategy
Economy & so
ciety
Infrastructure & environment
Saf
e an
d af
ford
able
hou
sing
Adeq
uate
affo
rdab
le e
nerg
y su
pply
Incl
usiv
e ac
cess
to s
afe
drin
king
wat
erEf
fect
ive
sani
tatio
nSu
fficie
nt a
fford
able
food
sup
ply
Inclu
sive
labo
ur p
olic
ies
Releva
nt sk
ills an
d tra
ining
Loca
l busin
ess d
evelo
pment a
nd innova
tion
Supportive fin
ancing mechanisms
Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
Robust public health systems
Adequate access to quality healthcare
Emergency medical care
Effective emergency response services
Local community support
Cohesive communities
Strong city-wide identity and cultureActively engaged citizens Effective systems to deter crime
Proactive corruption prevention
Competent policing
Accessible criminal and civil justice
Well-m
anaged public finances
Com
prehensive business continuity planning
Diverse econom
ic base
Attractive business environment
Strong integration w
ith regional and
global economies
Com
preh
ensi
ve h
azar
d an
d ex
posu
rem
appi
ng
Appr
opria
te c
odes
, sta
ndar
ds a
nden
forc
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Effe
ctiv
ely
man
aged
pro
tect
ive
ecos
yste
ms
Robu
st p
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ctiv
e in
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ruct
ure
Effe
ctive
ste
wards
hip
of e
cosy
stem
s
Flexib
le inf
rastr
uctu
re se
rvice
s
Retaine
d spare
capac
ity
Diligent m
aintenance
Adequate continuity for critical assets
and services
Diverse and affordable transport n
etworksEffective transport operation
& maintenance
Reliable communications technology
Secure technology networks
Appropriate government decision-making
Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
Comprehensive hazard monitoring
and risk assessment
Comprehensive government
emergency management
Adequate education for all
Widespread community
awareness and preparedness
Effective mechanism
s for comm
unities
to engage with government
Comprehensive city m
onitoring
and data managem
entC
onsultative planning process
Appropriate land use and zoning
Robust planning approval process
This dimension relates to place – the quality of infrastructure and ecosystems that protects, provide and
connect us. The CRI considers the robustness of infrastructure and ecosystems that protect us from natural
hazards. The continuity of critical services, under shock or stress situations are also important within this
dimension. In particular, water supply, power distribution, and solid waste management; the transportation
systems that enable the flow of goods, services, people, and information.
6
Infrastructure and ecosystems
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Reduced exposure & fragility
Effective provision of critical services
Reliable mobility and communications
7.1 Comprehensive hazard and exposure mappingRobust systems in place to map the city’s exposure and vulnerability to hazards based on current data.
7.2 Appropriate codes, standards and enforcementBuilding and infrastructure codes and standards are forward looking, appro-priate to local context and risk profiles, and enforced.
7.3 Effectively managed protective ecosystemsWell-developed understanding and acknowledgement of the role of ecosys-tems in providing physical protection to the city.
7.4 Robust protective infrastructureIntegrated, forward-looking and robust network of protective infrastructure that reduces vulnerability and exposure of citizens and critical assets.
8.1 Effective stewardship of ecosystemsRobust mechanisms are in place to maintain and enhance the ecosystem services that benefit city residents
8.2 Flexible infrastructureCritical services within the city are supported by diverse and robust infrastruc-ture, which has been appropriately planned and delivered
8.3. Retained spare capacityDemand on critical infrastructure is minimised through the resourceful and flexible use of key resources.
8.4 Diligent maintenance and continuityRobust monitoring, maintenance and renewal of essential utility infrastruc-ture, with effective contingency planning.
8.5 Adequate continuity for critical assets and servicesResourceful, reflective and flexible continuity plans to maintain utility ser-vices to critical assets during emergency situations.
9.1 Diverse and affordable transport networksDiverse and integrated transport networks, providing flexible and affordable travel around the city for all.
9.2 Effective transport operation & maintenance Effective management of the city’s transport network to provide quality, safe transport.
9.3 Reliable communications technologyEffective and reliable communication systems that are accessible by all.
9.4 Secure technology networksRobust, effective mechanisms in place to protect the information and operational technology systems on which the city is dependent.
This relies on a comprehensive understanding of the hazards and risks to which a city is exposed, the extent to which this understanding that informs the development of integrated strategies to physically protect the city combining sound environmental stewardship, robust design and maintenance of man-made infrastructure, and enforcement of appropriate building codes and regulations.
This results from active management and maintenance of ecosystems, and from diversity of provision, redundant capacity, and adequate maintenance of essential utility services, combined with robust contingency planning.
This is enabled by diverse and affordable multi-modal transport systems and information and communication technology (ICT) networks, and contingency planning.
City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
This dimension is underpinned by knowledge. A resilient city learns from the past and takes appropriate
action based on evidence. This means a city must have effective leadership and urban management,
characterised by inclusive governance involving the government, business and civil society, and evidence-
based decision-making. A city must also empower its stakeholders by providing access to information and
education, so that individuals and organisations can take appropriate action. It is equally important to ensure
that the city develops in an integrated way that aligns the city’s vision with sectoral strategies and plans and
individual projects.
Integrated
economy
Empo
wered
security &
rule
of la
w
Effe
ctiv
e le
ader
ship
s
uppo
rt &
comm
unications
Effective safeguards to
of critical services
Diverse livelihoods
& fragility
Minimal human
development planning
Sustainable
stak
eholders
Comprehen
sive
& m
anag
emen
t
Colle
ctiv
e id
entit
y &
Reliable m
obility
human health &
life
Effective provision
& employment
Reduced exposure
vulnerability
Health & wellbeing
Lead
ersh
ip an
d strategy
Economy & so
ciety
Infrastructure & environment
Saf
e an
d af
ford
able
hou
sing
Adeq
uate
affo
rdab
le e
nerg
y su
pply
Incl
usiv
e ac
cess
to s
afe
drin
king
wat
erEf
fect
ive
sani
tatio
nSu
fficie
nt a
fford
able
food
sup
ply
Inclu
sive
labo
ur p
olic
ies
Releva
nt sk
ills an
d tra
ining
Loca
l busin
ess d
evelo
pment a
nd innova
tion
Supportive fin
ancing mechanisms
Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
Robust public health systems
Adequate access to quality healthcare
Emergency medical care
Effective emergency response services
Local community support
Cohesive communities
Strong city-wide identity and cultureActively engaged citizens Effective systems to deter crime
Proactive corruption prevention
Competent policing
Accessible criminal and civil justice
Well-m
anaged public finances
Com
prehensive business continuity planning
Diverse econom
ic base
Attractive business environment
Strong integration w
ith regional and
global economies
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preh
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ve h
azar
d an
d ex
posu
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Effe
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Flexib
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rvice
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Retaine
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capac
ity
Diligent m
aintenance
Adequate continuity for critical assets
and services
Diverse and affordable transport n
etworksEffective transport operation
& maintenance
Reliable communications technology
Secure technology networks
Appropriate government decision-making
Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
Comprehensive hazard monitoring
and risk assessment
Comprehensive government
emergency management
Adequate education for all
Widespread community
awareness and preparedness
Effective mechanism
s for comm
unities
to engage with government
Comprehensive city m
onitoring
and data managem
entC
onsultative planning process
Appropriate land use and zoning
Robust planning approval process
8
Leadership and strategy
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Effective leadership and management
Empowered stakeholders
Integrated development planning
10.1 Appropriate government decision-makingTransparent, inclusive and integrated government decision-making and leadership.
10.2 Effective co-ordination with other government bodiesIntegrated and flexible communication and collaboration between city, state and national government.
10.3 Proactive multi-stakeholder collaborationInclusive and constructive collaboration between all actors involved in city decision-making.
10.4 Comprehensive hazard monitoring and risk assessmentEffective systems to monitor potential hazards and assess risk.
10.5 Comprehensive government emergency managementCity leadership that has sufficient capacity and flexibility to effectively manage emergencies.
11.1 Adequate education for allAffordable, quality education for all.
11.2 Widespread community awareness and preparednessInclusive efforts to build public awareness of risks.
11.3 Effective mechanisms for communities to engage with governmentInclusive, integrated and transparent mechanisms for communication and coordination between the city government and citizens.
12.1 Comprehensive city monitoring and data managementRegular monitoring and analysis of relevant data undertaken to inform city planning and strategies.
12.2 Consultative planning processTransparent and inclusive process to develop planning policies and strategies.
12.3 Appropriate land use and zoningIntegrated and flexible land use and zoning plans that ensure appropriate development of the city.
12.4 Robust planning approval processTransparent, robust planning approval mechanisms, consistent with planning policy and strategy.
This is enabled by trusted individuals, multi-stakeholder consultation, evidence-based decision-making and disaster risk reduction activities.
This is underpinned by education for all, and relies on access to up-to-date information and knowledge to enable people and organisations to take action.
This is indicated by the presence of a vision, an integrated development strategy, and plans that are regularly reviewed and updated by cross-departmental groups.
City Resilience Index - The Rockefeller Foundation | Arup
Qualities of resilient systemsThe CRI assesses the qualities of resilience in city systems. These qualities are important characteristics that prevent breakdown or failure: inclusiveness, integration, reflectiveness, resourcefulness, robustness, redundancy, and flexibility.
Our research suggests that some qualities – integration and inclusiveness – should be promoted across all city systems, whilst others are more important in some systems than others. The diagram below illustrates the relevance of each quality to each CRI indicator.
Integrated Inclusive Reflective Resourceful Robust Redundant Flexible
1 Minimal human vulnerability
1.1 Safe and affordable housing
1.2 Adequate affordable energy supply
1.3 Inclusive access to safe drinking water
1.4 Effective sanitation
1.5 Sufficient affordable food supply
2 Diverse livelihoods and employment
2.1 Inclusive labour policies
2.2 Relevant skills and training
2.3 Dynamic local business development and innovation
2.4 Supportive financing mechanisms
2.5 Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
3 Effective safeguards to human health and life
3.1 Robust public health systems
3.2 Adequate access to quality healthcare
3.3 Emergency medical care
3.4 Effective emergency response services
4 Collective identity and community support
4.1 Local community support
4.2 Cohesive communities
4.3 Strong city-wide identity and culture
4.4 Actively engaged citizens
5 Comprehensive security and rule of law
5.1 Effective systems to deter crime
5.2 Proactive corruption prevention
5.3 Competent policing
5.4 Accessible criminal and civil justice
6 Sustainable economy
6.1 Well-managed public finances
6.2 Comprehensive business continuity planning
6.3 Diverse economic base
6.4 Attractive business environment
6.5 Strong integration with regional and global economies
7 Reduced exposure and fragility
7.1 Comprehensive hazard and exposure mapping
7.2 Appropriate codes, standards and enforcement
7.3 Effectively managed protective ecosystems
7.4 Robust protective infrastructure
8 Effective provision of critical services
8.1 Effective stewardship of ecosystems
8.2 Flexible infrastructure services
8.3. Retained spare capacity
8.4 Diligent maintenance and continuity
8.5 Adequate continuity for critical assets and services
9 Reliable mobility and communications
9.1 Diverse and affordable transport networks
9.2 Effective transport operation & maintenance
9.3 Reliable communications technology
9.4 Secure technology networks
10 Effective leadership and management
10.1 Appropriate government decision-making
10.2 Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
10.3 Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
10.4 Comprehensive hazard monitoring and risk assessment
10.5 Comprehensive government emergency management
11 Empowered stakeholders11.1 Adequate education for all
11.2 Widespread community awareness and preparedness
11.3 Effective mechanisms for communities to engage with government
12 Integrated development planning
12.1 Comprehensive city monitoring and data management
12.2 Consultative planning process
12.3 Appropriate land use and zoning
12.4 Robust planning approval process
IndicatorsGoals
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For example, housing that is affordable (inclusive) and safe (robust) can enhance city resilience to stresses and shocks such as overcrowding and earthquakes. These qualities provide a more complete measure of resilience than conventional sustainability indicators such as energy efficiency.
Integrated Inclusive Reflective Resourceful Robust Redundant Flexible
1 Minimal human vulnerability
1.1 Safe and affordable housing
1.2 Adequate affordable energy supply
1.3 Inclusive access to safe drinking water
1.4 Effective sanitation
1.5 Sufficient affordable food supply
2 Diverse livelihoods and employment
2.1 Inclusive labour policies
2.2 Relevant skills and training
2.3 Dynamic local business development and innovation
2.4 Supportive financing mechanisms
2.5 Diverse protection of livelihoods following a shock
3 Effective safeguards to human health and life
3.1 Robust public health systems
3.2 Adequate access to quality healthcare
3.3 Emergency medical care
3.4 Effective emergency response services
4 Collective identity and community support
4.1 Local community support
4.2 Cohesive communities
4.3 Strong city-wide identity and culture
4.4 Actively engaged citizens
5 Comprehensive security and rule of law
5.1 Effective systems to deter crime
5.2 Proactive corruption prevention
5.3 Competent policing
5.4 Accessible criminal and civil justice
6 Sustainable economy
6.1 Well-managed public finances
6.2 Comprehensive business continuity planning
6.3 Diverse economic base
6.4 Attractive business environment
6.5 Strong integration with regional and global economies
7 Reduced exposure and fragility
7.1 Comprehensive hazard and exposure mapping
7.2 Appropriate codes, standards and enforcement
7.3 Effectively managed protective ecosystems
7.4 Robust protective infrastructure
8 Effective provision of critical services
8.1 Effective stewardship of ecosystems
8.2 Flexible infrastructure services
8.3. Retained spare capacity
8.4 Diligent maintenance and continuity
8.5 Adequate continuity for critical assets and services
9 Reliable mobility and communications
9.1 Diverse and affordable transport networks
9.2 Effective transport operation & maintenance
9.3 Reliable communications technology
9.4 Secure technology networks
10 Effective leadership and management
10.1 Appropriate government decision-making
10.2 Effective co-ordination with other government bodies
10.3 Proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration
10.4 Comprehensive hazard monitoring and risk assessment
10.5 Comprehensive government emergency management
11 Empowered stakeholders11.1 Adequate education for all
11.2 Widespread community awareness and preparedness
11.3 Effective mechanisms for communities to engage with government
12 Integrated development planning
12.1 Comprehensive city monitoring and data management
12.2 Consultative planning process
12.3 Appropriate land use and zoning
12.4 Robust planning approval process
Qualities
Foundation
Key to adjoining diagram
Basis of measurement
The index operationalises the framework by providing the means to assess and measure the extent to which a city is achieving the 12 goals. It will provide cities with a comprehensive, credible, and technically-robust means to assess and monitor their resilience in order to inform urban planning and investment decisions. In this way, cities will be better able to survive and thrive in the face of diverse stresses and shocks.
The CRI enables cities to assess and measure their present-day performance and also assess their trajectory towards a more resilient future. This is achieved through assessment and measurement of both qualitative and quantitative information.
Cities can to use the CRI to identify and understand their trajectories towards resilience by considering what they are currently doing to improve their performance (within each indicator area). As it is generally not possible to quantitatively measure future performance, the CRI gathers qualitative data that will help signpost the city’s resilience trajectory. This assessment process involves the city contemplating their own performance (including the actions they are undertaking) against each indicator, based on a series of qualitative scenarios. Cities assign a score based on guidance that defines what worst and best performance could look like. Cities can also measure their present-day performance based on quantified data where possible. As resilience is an abstract concept that can only be truly measured following a real-life shock or period of stress, this part of the CRI is based on proxy measurements within each indicator which indicate how the city is currently performing. This quantitative part of the CRI allows cities to establish a baseline, identify aspects of their resilience profile that may need strengthening, compare performance between jurisdictions and track progress over time.
Combined, these two complementary perspectives will enable cities to develop a deeper understanding of the systems, processes and functions that shape a city’s resilience profile. Armed with this knowledge, they will be able to understand their current performance and assess their future trajectories, identify appropriate action to strengthen resilience and track progress over time.
Basis of assessment and measurement
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QualitativeAssesses the adequacy of the
mechanism and processes in place to achieve the outcome articulated by the
sub-indicator
QuantitativeIdentifies quantitative metrics that can
be used by cities as proxies for past and current performance in relation to the
sub-indicator
4 Dimensions For example: health and well-being
For example: minimised human vulnerability
For example: protection of livelihoodsfollowing a shock
For example: to what extent are households and businesses within the city insured against high risk hazards facing the city?
For example: percentage of buildings with insurance cover for high risk
hazards relevant to the city- %
The majority of households and businesses are understood to be
uninsured in respect of the high risk hazards facing the city. Affordable insurance cover is not available to
most household and businesses. The city government does not have access to adequate, available funds capable of covering the estimated uninsured household losses following a major
shock event ...
Assessments have been undertaken to assess the proportion of households and businesses within the city that
have adequate insurance against high risk hazards facing the city. Measures
have been put in place to encourage all households and businesses to obtain
adequate levels of insurance for losses that could be incurred by high risk
hazards facing the city ...
12Goals
52Indicators
156Prompt questions
(average of 3 per sub-indicator)
Worse case Best case
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